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FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands

The FDA said Logic can continue marketing certain e-cigarette devices and prefilled cartridges.

U.S. alcohol-related deaths hit highest rate in decades during coronavirus pandemic, study shows

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that more than 99,000 people died in 2020 of alcohol-related causes — a 26-percent increase from the previous, pre-pandemic year.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine for young children is safe, but efficacy is a more complicated picture

Progress toward a pediatric vaccine has been impatiently awaited by parents and pediatricians.

Latest version of omicron accounts for most new infections in many parts of the U.S., genomics testing shows

The estimate comes amid concerns that Europe’s BA.2-driven surge in infections will be replicated in coming weeks in the United States.

White House officials say U.S. has exhausted funds to buy potential fourth vaccine dose for all Americans

As a congressional stalemate stretches into its third week, officials warn it will hurt pandemic readiness.

Covid infection associated with a greater likelihood of Type 2 diabetes, according to review of patient records

A review of hundreds of thousands of VA patients who had covid found they are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes within a year of infection, even if the infection was mild.

Biden pushes new normal amid worries about next covid surge —and who is left behind

It is unclear if America will have the same increase in cases now bedeviling Europe.

Getting a protective bike helmet that your child will want to wear

It’s important to pick one for your kid that is comfortable and fits correctly.

2.55 million middle and high school students use some type of tobacco product

E-cigarettes were young smokers’ most commonly used product.

Sleeping with the light on may be harmful to you

Sleeping in a moderately lit room could affect metabolic and cardiovascular health, a small study says.